ThinkSBA
ThinkSBA is a Nationwide SBA 504 and 7a Loan Brokerage serving small business and entrepreneurs purchasing owner occupied real estate, acquiring a business or franchise or buying out a partner.
Blog posts and podcast episodes organized to make it easy to access all you need to know how to successfully apply for an SBA 504 loan.
Join our Host Ryan Smith, Principal and Founder of ThinkSBA, as he interviews Bethany McClellan, President of Rapid Business Plans. Bethany dives into the world of crafting SBA ready Business Plans and Feasibility Studies removing anxiety from SBA loan applicants. Discover how Bethany’s journey from corporate sales to entrepreneurship led to a thriving agency, assisting …
In this episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast Face to Face, Ryan Smith, Principal & founder of ThinkSBA sits down with Fernando Ponce, Business Development Officer at Primary Funding, a non-traditional lending source based in San Diego, California specializing in Purchase Order Financing, Factoring and Asset-Based Lines of Credit Learn how non-traditional lending …
In this episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast, our Host Ryan Smith, interviews Jake Parsley, M&A Attorney with the SMB Law Group as he reveals crucial insights into the legal process of Main Street business acquisition transactions. Learn when to engage an attorney, cost considerations, and the significance of the Letter of Intent …
Welcome to another insightful episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast Face To Face! In this episode Ryan Smith, Principal and Founder of ThinkSBA, engages in an insightful discussion with Bryan Geisbauer, a seasoned Tenant Representative and Commercial Real Estate Broker with Kidder Matthews. Brian leverages his 20 plus years experience, to level the …
In this inaugural episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast: Face to Face, Ryan Smith, Principal and Founder of ThinkSBA interviews the King of QoE, Elliott Holland. Elliott is an Ivy League graduate, self-funded searcher, and quality of earnings expert. Elliott’s primary role in serving the SMB Community is to find the hidden skeletons …
SBA Procedural Notice 2023 The SBA has published updates to the Standard Operating Procedures manual replacing SOP 50 10 6 with SOP 50 10 7. These updates will become effective August 1, 2023. There has been much debate when and how lenders will implement these updates. The short answer is we’ll have to wait and …
SBA Loans To Purchase Real Estate Small businesses often struggle to obtain the necessary funding to start, maintain, or grow their operations. One way that the US government supports small businesses is through the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program. SBA loans provide small business owners with access to affordable and flexible financing options that …
If you’re interested in purchasing a car wash with an SBA loan, here are some steps you can take: Purchasing a car wash with an SBA loan can be a complex process, but it can also provide an opportunity to acquire a profitable and established business. Be sure to work with professionals, such as accountants …
Preparing to apply for a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan can be a lengthy and detailed process, but it is essential to ensure that your application is approved. Here are some steps you can take to prepare for an SBA loan application: By taking these steps, you can prepare a strong application for an SBA …
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE’s) have become the housing model of choice for our senior population and their loved ones due to the fact that many require increased accessibility, social connectivity, and medical support services that living at home simply cannot provide. As the name implies, RCFE’s, also called assisted living facilities, are …
Life insurance is a contract between a policyholder and insurer where the insurer promises to pay the insured’s beneficiary an agreed amount upon their death. The most common application is between heads of household and their dependents. Life insurance is also leveraged by commercial lenders as a risk mitigation tool for loan applicants of privately …
The most frequently asked question I receive by far is how long does the loan application process take to complete from start to finish. The quick answer is 45 – 60 days. The honest answer is it takes as long as necessary to complete all steps in the process. The next logical question is what …
